Cool riff on a holiday classic. Check out this show coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center
Central West Ballet brings its popular “Nutcracker in Jazz!” production back to the Gallo Center, for one night only. The Modesto Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Candlelight Concert also returns to St. Stanislaus Church. There are plenty of other yuletide entertainment options planned for the Modesto and Mother Lode regions from Dec. 14-20.
“Nutcracker in Jazz!”
“Nutcracker in Jazz!” returns to the Gallo Center, performed by Modesto’s Central West Ballet. A companion to the company’s classic “Nutcracker” performances going on now, the show features big-band Christmas sounds and jazz. Tickets include a reception in the lobby of the Gallo Center after the performance.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 20
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $53-$81
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Holiday Candlelight Concert
The Modesto Symphony Orchestra returns with its annual Holiday Candlelight Concert. The orchestra will be joined by the MSO Chorus to perform traditional hymns. Held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto, it will be decorated by candlelight.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 17
WHERE: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1200 Maze Blvd., Modesto
TICKETS: $15-$64
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Gallo Center Repertory
“All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” will be performed by the Gallo Center Repertory Company. An a cappella chorale, it tells the real-life World War I story of how soldiers from France, England and Germany called a battlefield truce on Christmas Day for a night of camaraderie before returning to fight in the morning.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-20, 3 p.m. Dec. 15, 21-22
WHERE: Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto
TICKETS: $33-$53
ONLINE: www.galloarts.org
Riverbank holiday celebration
There will be an “Action Packed Christmas” at the annual Riverbank Christmas Parade & Craft Fair. The craft fair features handmade items. A holiday parade begins at 5:30 p.m. in downtown. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch will be at a tree-lighting ceremony following the parade.
WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Dec. 14
WHERE: Downtown Riverbank
ADMISSION: Free
CALL: 209-863-7150
Holiday Home Tour
The Modesto Garden Club will hold its annual Holiday Home Tour. Included are four homes decked out in seasonal decorations. The homes are in Modesto on Thunderbird Drive, Elliot Court, Sylvan Meadows Drive and Maud Kump Terrace. For details and where to purchase tickets, see the club’s website.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14
WHERE: Various homes in Modesto
TICKETS: $20, free ages 11 and under
ONLINE: www.modestogardenclub.org
“Ugly Christmas Sweater Extravaganza”
The State Theatre brings an “Ugly Christmas Sweater Extravaganza” to its Intermission lounge. There will cocktails and small bites, along with a film screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Tickets include a Chris Moose Mug.
WHEN: 5 p.m. Dec. 17
WHERE: State Theatre, 1307 J St., Modesto
TICKETS: $50
ONLINE: www.thestate.org
“Americana Christmas”
Written, created and performed by Americana Women (formerly known as Ramblin’ Rose), Sierra Repertory Theatre presents “Americana Christmas.” The show offers favorite Christmas music with a country twist, as well as classic bluegrass, gospel and more.
WHEN: Various times through Dec. 22
WHERE: Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way
TICKETS: $42-$54
ONLINE: sierrarep.org
